DIN

/dɪn/

noun

1.

a formerly used logarithmic expression of the speed of a photographic film, plate, etc, given as –10log10E, where E is the exposure of a point 0.1 density units above the fog level; high-speed films have high numbers Compare ISO rating

2.

a system of standard plugs, sockets, and cables formerly used for interconnecting domestic audio and video equipment

Word Origin

C20: from German D(eutsche) I(ndustrie) N(orm) German Industry Standard

din1

/dɪn/

noun

1.

a loud discordant confused noise

verb dins, dinning, dinned

2.

(transitive) usually foll by into. to instil (into a person) by constant repetition